Paper Moon
Whiskeytown Lyrics


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I go walkin' under a paper moon
All the birds are singing
Singing you a pretty tune
All the constellations and all the stars above
They all start to whistling
They start singing along

The world is not a monster
And I'm not scared at all
Floatin' through your heavens
The world is in my arms

Oh rainy day
Don't follow me
Cause I'm her baby doll
She's my cup of tea

I go walkin' under a paper moon
And my eyes are made of crystals
Plastic flowers bloom
All the leaves are changing
And the skies are blue
All these seasons of distraction
Can't take the smile God's given you

The world is but a monster
And I'm not scared at all
I'm floatin' through the heavens
The world is in my arms

Oh rainy day
Don't follow me
Cause I'm her baby doll
She's my cup of tea





Love takes care of love
Hate just burns you out

Overall Meaning

The song "Paper Moon" by Whiskeytown is a beautiful ballad that speaks about the wonders of love, the beauty of nature, and the simplicity of life. The opening lines "I go walkin' under a paper moon, all the birds are singing, singing you a pretty tune" sets the theme for the entire song. The singer is walking under a paper moon, and everything around him seems perfect. The birds are singing a pretty tune, and all the constellations and stars above him start whistling, they start singing along. These are all examples of how love can change one's perspective and make the world a beautiful place.


The singer's perspective is highlighted in the second verse, where he says, "The world is not a monster, and I'm not scared at all, floatin' through your heavens, the world is in my arms." The world, which is often seen as a scary place, is now beautiful and heavenly because of love. The reference to the paper moon and plastic flowers bloom in the lyrics suggests that the world can be rigid and artificial, but love brings a touch of softness to it. Love is such that the rainy day doesn't make any difference to the singer, as long as his loved one is by his side. He sees her as his cup of tea, and the rainy day cannot steal his joy.


In the end, the final verse of the song talks about the healing power of love. "Love takes care of love, hate just burns you out." The singer is saying that love is the only thing that truly matters in life, and it's the only thing that can heal us. Hate, on the other hand, can only destroy us. The song "Paper Moon" is a beautiful reminder of the beauty of life and love, and how we should cherish every moment and every experience we have.


Line by Line Meaning

I go walkin' under a paper moon
I am aimlessly wandering through life, without any clear direction or purpose.


All the birds are singing
The world around me is filled with positivity and joy.


Singing you a pretty tune
This upbeat atmosphere is directed towards someone special.


All the constellations and all the stars above
Even the vastness of the universe seems to be in harmony with me.


They all start to whistling
Everything around me is encouraging me to keep going.


They start singing along
The world is joining me in my happiness.


The world is not a monster
The world is not a terrible place, despite all its problems.


And I'm not scared at all
I am not afraid of what life may bring.


Floatin' through your heavens
I am basking in the beauty of the world and all its glory.


The world is in my arms
I am in control of my own fate and destiny.


Oh rainy day
Challenging times may come, but I am ready to face them.


Don't follow me
I will not be dragged down by negativity or bad luck.


Cause I'm her baby doll
I am cared for and loved by someone special.


She's my cup of tea
That special someone is exactly what I need to make my life complete.


And my eyes are made of crystals
I see the world with a clear, pure perspective.


Plastic flowers bloom
Even things that are artificial or fake can still bring beauty and joy.


All the leaves are changing
Times may change and things may be different, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing.


And the skies are blue
Even in tough times, there is still hope and brightness to be found.


All these seasons of distraction
The many distractions and obstacles of life can be overwhelming.


Can't take the smile God's given you
But I know that I have been blessed with something that can never be taken away from me - my joy and positivity.


The world is but a monster
Sometimes life can be cruel and difficult.


And I'm not scared at all
But I am not afraid to face those challenges and overcome them.


I'm floatin' through the heavens
I am transcending the struggles of this world and finding peace and happiness.


Love takes care of love
Love is the most important thing in life, and it can heal all wounds and conquer all obstacles.


Hate just burns you out
But hatred and negativity only lead to pain and destruction.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RYAN ADAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

Adriano AndradA

Jesus GOD! WHAT A SONG!

Nick Cook

This song needs attention